Wesley United Methodist Church

Pastoral Prophesies from Joel:

A Poem by: Joanna Fuchs

Christmas isn't showy gifts Or glittering decoration;

It's honoring our Savior, Jesus Christ In humble adoration.

It's serving those less fortunate, Meeting their needs before our own;

It's making sure at Christmas time That no one is alone.

It's taking what we would have spent On things that no one needs, And using it to help someone With service and good deeds.

Our Savior showed us how to live With charity, faith and service.

It makes the holidays a joy, More peaceful, and less nervous.

So let's remember Christmas is About our Savior's birth;

That's the way to happiness, The way to peace on earth.

The above poem by Joanna Fuchs (professional writer and greeting-card verse/poem writer) beautifully captures, I believe, the tension in our world between the Christmas of Consumption and Materialism, and the True Christmas which celebrates the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We live in a world now where, at least in this country, we have raised almost two generations (almost 40 years!) of children who either have had no experience with the church, or who have had bad experiences with the church, which leads to those generations not having any, or little, knowledge about the true reason for the Christmas Season!

It is my prayer that during this Advent and Christmas Season we, the people of Wesley UMC, will reach out to those people we encounter who do not yet know the “True” reason for Christmas and Invite them to our church so that they too can begin to know the True Reason for the Season—Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior!

Merry Christmas! Peace,

Joel

Pastor Joel Deaner-Rogers 205 E. 3rd Street, Marshfield, WI 54449

wumc@solarus.net l www.wumcmfld.org 715.384.2292

The Church at the Heart of the City Tower Chimes December 2015

Upcoming Events:

December 5th

Rosette Making

December 9th

Memory Café

December 11th

Rosette Pre-sales

for Wesley

December 12th

Cookie Walk &

International

Mission Store

December 17th

Parkinson’s Support

Group

December 20th

Sunday School

Christmas Program

December 24th

Christmas Eve Services

Wesley Happenings

Sunday, December 6

Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79 Epistle Lesson: Philippians 1:3-11 Gospel Lesson: Luke 3:1-6 Sunday, December 13

Old Testament: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:2-6 Epistle Lesson: Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel Lesson: Luke 3:7-18

Sunday, December 20

Old Testament: Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:47-55 Epistle Lesson: Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel Lesson: Luke 1:39-45 Sunday, December 27

Old Testament: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Psalm 148 Epistle Lesson: Colossians 3:12-17 Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:41-52

December 5th: Rosette Making

December 8th: Project Night for Cookie Walk

December 10th: Set-up for Cookie Walk

December 11th: Pre-sale for Wesley Members

December 12th: Cookie Walk & International Crafts

December 13th: Christmas Program Practice

December 20th: Youth Christmas Program

December 24th: Christmas Eve Services

Wesley Church: Thank you for all the cards, prayers and treats. Continue to keep Cindy in your prayers. - Dan Motszko

To my Wesley Family: We greatly appreciate the many prayers and the support that you have given us in these past

months with my out-patient surgery the end of July and recently my daughter's hospitalization in Florida. Knowing that

your extended family (Wesley) is giving support is uplifting and comforting. A daily reminder of this support is the gift of

the fabric covered Kleenex box from the Nurture and Outreach Committee at my bedside which says "From your friends at

Wesley". Thank you for being a caring Christian community! - Linda Duffy

From Joan Binning: Thank you for the beautiful quilt and knitted slippers! I have been excited to show everyone the things

my Wesley friends have given me. It was so nice of some of the ladies from Wesley to make a trip to see me and deliver

these gifts. It means so much. Thank you for all your continued cards and encouragement. My current address now is:

Pine Ridge #202, 1110 N. Division St., Colby, WI 54421.

Thank You: to all who helped prep the Fellowship Hall for carpet cleaning! And thank you for helping put it back together.

Blessings on the hands & hearts that make Wesley such a sweet place to share in life, service, & worship together.

Thank You: We visited Dan & Cindy Motszko this past month, and delivered your many gifts of cookies, muffins, lasagna,

chili, and lots of other goodies! Thanks so much to all who prepared food and sent it along. We will be visiting again in

December, and will let you know the date. We think the food gifts are very helpful – they were very much appreciated.

- Karalee & Jackie

A Special Thanks: to the ladies assisting with the luncheon for Carolyn Brandl the end of October: Leslie Plechaty, Penny

Mahringer, Jeanne Gray, Jackie Zoellner, Romelle Bymers, and Linda Duffy. The family sent a lovely thank you which is

posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

Sabbath Café: Thank you to Wadad & Richard, Gene & Cindy Larson, Ardis Anderson, Linda Duffy, and Wesley Church

Members for donating and participating in our Sabbath Café hour during the month of November.

Thank You

Mystery Dish: The owner of the casserole dish has been

found and reunited with its owner.

Crop Walk 2015 Totals: Wesley helped raise $180 for this

year’s crop walk. Total monies brought in for all area

volunteers and churches was $4,935.

Church Directory Update Time: Please submit any

changes of address or phone number etc. to the church

office by December 14th. There are light blue forms

available at the 3rd St. Entrance to help you with this.

Missions

Joan Binning

Mary Jo Clark

John Harrington

Barb Ives

Cindy Motszko

Sheila Swansby

Prayer

December Noisy Can Mission of the Month

The Salvation Army exists, “to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”

Tirelessly working every day within our community and around the United States, the Salvation Army works to alleviate many of the needs people have during times of struggle. Also well known for their “red kettles” and “bell ringing” during the Christmas season—the Salvation Army seeks to remember the “forgotten” during the Christmas season, blessing all they can with gifts of love and necessity during the holidays.

Since their beginning in 1865, the Salvation Army has helped tens of millions of people in need. They also provide programs of assistance to the disabled, elderly, ill, and under-privileged children. All monies collected and received by the Salvation Army are carefully used to meet needs with discretion and wisdom.

All funds we collect here at Wesley this month will stay right here in our Marshfield community to help those with needs who live amongst us.

Ruth Bergman, Violet Brown Marshfield Care Center Alex Knox Wells Nature View, 601 E 21st St.

Connie Hodge, Bill Laidlaw Cedar Rail Court

George & Anna Magnin, Betty Stoch Aster Center

Vince & Ruth Archer Serving in Mendoza, Argentina

Paul Webster United Methodist Pastor & Missionary in Zambia

Christmas Eve

Services

December 24th

4:oopm & 7:oopm

All Are Welcome

Women of Wesley

Younker's Community Day Sale Report: We did well with selling the Younker's Coupon booklets and sold 50. The entire amount is kept by Wesley, meaning that $250.00 was placed in the church offering. We also will be receiving an additional check from Youn-ker's that will probably be over $100 as a reward for being one of the top-selling Marshfield organization groups. Thank you Wesley shoppers - hope you were able to find some good bargains during that sales event!

Wesley Care Quilters:

Wesley’s Quilting group will resume meeting again in January (date to be announced). Thanks to the leadership of Master Quilter Romelle Bymers, this busy group has created several masterpieces in the last few months that have been shared with Wesley members. We hope to continue our mission of sharing warmth and hugs in the New Year! Any quilters or wanna-be’s are welcome to join. There are jobs for all skill levels. We will keep you posted!

Cookie Walk & International Mission Store

December 12th

See the Cookie Walk Page in this Newsletter for more info and to

pre-order your rosettes!

Committee News

Wesley Fund Balance: $103,099.82

CROP Walk; Wesley’s Total: $180

Finance Report

CURRENT COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

We are grateful for your gift of time, talent and service to Wesley!

Church Council: Gene Larson Committee on Finance: Penny Mahringer

Board of Trustees: Joel Tomlinson

Memorial Fund: Cindy Larson

Staff-Parish Relations Committee: Deb Tomlinson

Committee on Lay Leadership: Joel Deaner-Rogers

Worship and Music Ministry Team: Tom Watson

Mission, Nurture and Outreach Ministry Team: Leslie Plechaty

Stewardship: Terry Frankland

Lay Member of Annual Conference: Tom Watson/Penny Mahringer

Kitchen Coordinator: Todd Tooley

Bulletin Board Coordinators: Kristin Van Ness, Linda Duffy

Rev. Wells welcomed Pastor Joel and the church members and shared information about the re-organization of the districts in the Wisconsin Conference. Our church is now in the new North Central District, which consists of 75 churches in 54 charges. Rev. Wells is based in Wausau, and will be available to us as needed.

Pastor Wells shared the message of the “Power of Vision”, based on the story in the book of Luke of Jesus vision for all of us. He reinforced the message that God uses all of us all of the time. We are “Ambassadors of Reconciliation” and we need think about what motivates us. Pastor Wells closed the message with prayer.

Before the meeting, Pastor Wells shared time with the Staff Parish Committee members, reviewing current church needs.

Gene Larson moved to designate Jackie Zoellner as 2015 Conference Secretary. Deb Tomlinson 2nd the motion. Motion passed. The 2015 Conference Booklet was distributed to all members present and will be available on the church website.

Rev. Wells reviewed reports of the church committees and presented required reports for action: Reports of Trustees and Finance were reviewed. Report of Lay Leadership was reviewed. Pastor Joel added that by discipline, it is acceptable to restructure leadership teams as needed. Report on the Care & Removal of Names – no action required. Lay Servant Annual Report was reviewed. Penny Mahringer moved to accept the report. Karalee Lamon 2nd the motion. Motion passed. Tom Watson was thanked for his service to Wesley and other churches in our area. The proposed Church Budget for 2016 was reviewed, along with the 2016 projected Trustee Budget. Larry Shortess moved to accept the budgets as presented. Gene Larson seconded the motion. Motion passed. The Resolutions on Parsonage Allowance and Accountable Reimbursement were presented. Gene Larson moved to accept the Resolutions. Joel Tomlinson 2nd the motion. Motion passed.

Rev. Wells thanked the congregation for their care of the church and it’s congregation. Pastor Joel closed with prayer.

Deb Tomlinson moved to adjourn the meeting. Penny Mahringer 2nd the motion. Motion passed. The meeting was closed at 8:10PM. Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Zoellner, 2015 Church Conference Secretary.

Annual Church Conference Minutes from 2015:

Wesley United Methodist Church—Annual Church Conference: Tuesday, October 27th, 2015, at 7PM.

Present: District Superintendent Rev. Forrest Wells, Pastor Joel Deaner-Rogers, and 11 members of the congregation.

Community Bulletin Board

Christ Lutheran’s Choral Christmas Concert: Bells of Praise and Worship Band will present a Christmas concert on Thursday, December 3

rd at 6:30pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield. Refreshments

will follow the concert.

Immanuel United Methodist 8th Annual Hymn Sing: Sunday, December 6

th at 2:00pm at Immanuel UMC

in Chili, WI. After the Hymn sing you are invited for a meal immediately following. There is no cost for this event. Christmas baked goods will be available for sale after the program. All proceeds will be given to local families in financial need.

Holiday Home Tour 2015: Friday, December 4th from 4-8pm and Saturday, December 5th from 10am-2pm. Call the church office for details or pick up a brochure at the 3rd Street Entrance at Wesley.

43rd Annual Rozellville Lions Pancake Feed: Sunday, December 6th at Neises Hall in Rozellville from 8am to 12:30pm. Potato & buttermilk pancakes, sausage, and trimmings. Adults $7.00 in advance (see a local Lions Member) or $7.50 at the door. Children 6-12 $4.00 and Children 5 & Under are Free. Please bring your used hearing aids and eyeglasses.

Grief Support Group: at Zion United Methodist on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:45am. All are welcome who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information you can contact Zion at 715-898-1771.

Neighborhood Memory Café: Wednesday, December 9th, 10:30am to Noon at Wesley United Methodist. All are welcome to come network and socialize with others who have been diagnosed with or care for those with memory challenges. There is no cost. This event is brought to you by Stoney River Memory Café and Marshfield Area Respite Care Center every second Wednesday of each month.

Reindeer Day: December 12th in the Holiday Inn Parking Lot; Behind MACCI Offices. Want to meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus and their reindeer? They will be available from 9am to 12pm. This is a great time to get pictures taken and get in the holiday spirit! KIDS—Lunch with Santa: American Legion 2100 South Maple, Marshfield. Saturday, December 12th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Non-perishable food item for admission—open to public (all donated items go to local food pantries).

Celtic Christmas: Saturday, December 12th at 7:00pm. Chestnut Center for the Arts. Enjoy an evening of Christmas merriment celebrated through Celtic Music via the MPK Christian Celtic Band. Call 715-683-2889 for more information. Tickets are $8 at the door. Students & Seniors $7, Children 11 and under free! Stamping for the Season: Tuesday, December 15th from 12:30-2:00pm at the Belvedere Supper Club. A Stampin Up consultant will demonstrate making a Christmas gift card holder and paper crafting punch art. There will also be a lunch and program. Total cost for everything is $12. Contact Christine at 715-387-3502 for reservations. Sponsored by the Marshfield Christian Women’s Connection. Free Community Christmas Friendship Dinner: American Legion 2100 South Maple, Marshfield. Friday, December 25th—served 11:00am to 1:00pm. Ham and turkey with all the trimmings. Compliments of the American Legion and Auxiliary.

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Rosette Order Form:

Pre-orders of Rosettes are due on Saturday, December 5th. Drop this form in the basket in

the Fellowship Hall, in the Sunday offering, or please mail to the church office. Please make

checks payable to WOW (Women of Wesley). Please order by the ½ dozen ($2.50) or full dozen

($5.00). Thank you!

I would like to have: ________Dozen Plain Rosettes

________Dozen White Chocolate Dipped Rosettes

________Dozen Chocolate Dipped Rosettes

I will:

______Pick up my Rosettes at church before or on the day of the Cookie Walk.

______Please deliver my Rosettes to me. Phone: ___________________

Cookie Walk 2015

Dan & Cindy Motszko have been an important part of our Wesley family since the early 1980's.

They recently relocated and will be missed in our Wesley family. A special quilt was made for them by their Wesley friends. Each cream-colored quilt square in the right photo features a hand-written memory, thank you, or message to Dan & Cindy. The quilt was presented to them in October of this year.

Dan & Cindy have been a vital part of every of ministry within Wesley over the years. They’ve left a big hole to fill. Cindy was active in Sunday School and in all of our music ministries, from Tone Chimes to Choir. Both Cindy and Dan were supportive in Wesley’s committee work and key in leading worship. Their smiles and enthusiasm were contagious. We are grateful for them—not only what they have done, but for who they are as individuals.

The prayers, and love of your Wesley family continues to go with you, Dan and Cindy!

Tributes to Friends of Wesley

Roger & Susan Trierweiler: Comfort Cove

As the Trierweiler’s relocated this past year—they

have taken on a new venture that is worth checking

out. Visit their website at: comfortcoveresort.com to

view the beautiful grounds they are now living on

and managing. Located in Phillips, Wisconsin on

Lake Solberg, the Trierweiler’s Comfort Cove

Resort and Campground offers year round

accommodations and outdoor sporting activates that

Wisconsinites love. They, too, will be missed around

Wesley! But we are happy for them as they take on

a new adventure and wish them all success. You

can contact them at: N10149 E. Solberg Lake Rd.

Phillips, WI 54555.

Dan & Cindy Motszko - WUMC Will MISS YOU:

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Pastor: Rev. Joel Deaner-Rogers wumcpastor@solarus.net Treasurer: Krista Donahue Financial Secretary: Cindy Larson wumcfinance@solarus.net Church Secretary: Emily Windheuser wumc@solarus.net Organist: Gigi Plautz Custodian: Jon Albrecht Nursery Care: Krista and Megan Donahue Kris and Jessica Meinders Dawn and Conner Peterson

Worship at Wesley

9:00 am Sunday Worship

Childcare provided

10:00am Fellowship Hour

10:30 am Sunday School

(September-May)

Office Hours: Monday through Friday

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

“Like” Wesley on Facebook at:

www.facebook.com/wumcmfld

THOUGHTS ON YEAR END GIVING

The church will close its’ books for 2015 on Thursday morning, December 31

st. Gifts postmarked

Dec. 31 or earlier will be counted as 2015 giving. Any gifts postmarked with a 2016 date will be counted as 2016 giving.

The Search for the True Meaning of Christmas

Sherlock, Dr. Watson, and many others in character invite you to Wesley's Annual Christmas Youth Program, Sunday, December 20th,

during morning worship. The Wesley Youth will also be serving in extra special ways during the worship service. Come and hear the story of Christ performed by Wesley's youth and learn what the true meaning of Christmas is all about.

Practice for the Christmas Program will be on Sunday, December 13th after Sunday School and

on Sunday, December 20th at 8:15am before the morning worship service.